11/07/2026
☀️ SUMMER SUNSHINE, SMILING FACES & ANOTHER MEMORABLE MORNING AT THE FOUNDATION ACADEMY! ⚽❤️
Another Saturday morning could only mean one thing… FOOTBALL IS BACK!
With another fantastic turnout at the Foundation Academy, our young footballers arrived full of energy, excitement and ready to enjoy another morning doing what they love most. As always, the atmosphere around the Academy was incredible, with smiles everywhere you looked, parents cheering from the sidelines and coaches helping every player continue their football journey.
Although the temperatures gradually climbed throughout the morning, nothing could dampen the enthusiasm shown by every single child. Once again, the Academy was full of laughter, learning and plenty of unforgettable football moments.
⚽ UNDER 7 GREEN SQUAD CONTINUE THEIR 3v3 PREPARATIONS
While our UNDER 7 GIRLS were taking on our UNDER 8 GIRLS in a friendly fixture, it was back to business on the training pitch for our UNDER 7 GREEN Squad.
With the new season edging ever closer, today’s session focused on preparing the players for the exciting world of 3v3 football.
Two mini pitches were created to provide plenty of opportunities for match play, with every player taking part in three competitive games. The smaller format encouraged quick thinking, clever movement, confident dribbling and lots of opportunities to get on the ball.
It was fantastic to watch the progress every player has made over the last few months. The confidence, teamwork and football intelligence on display continue to improve every single week, and it’s clear to see how much these young players are developing.
Two players who particularly stood out were EYOALE and KIT, who both produced outstanding performances throughout the morning. Their work rate, determination and willingness to help their teammates were exceptional, while their quality on the ball made them a joy to watch.
At the end of another excellent session, our UNDER 7 GREEN Squad MVP Awards were presented to:
🏆 HARRY
🏆 FINLEY
Both boys showed fantastic attitudes from start to finish, worked incredibly hard and fully deserved their recognition.
Congratulations, boys! Keep believing, keep improving and keep enjoying your football!
☀️ THE SUMMER HEAT ARRIVES!
The first few sessions were played in almost perfect football conditions, but as the morning continued, so did the sunshine!
Temperatures quickly began to rise, meaning regular drinks breaks became essential to keep everyone refreshed and safe.
Despite the growing heat, the effort from every player never dropped for a second. There were tired legs, rosy cheeks and plenty of sweat, but every child continued to work hard, encourage one another and give absolutely everything for their team.
❤️ WELCOME TO THE JUNIOR TYKES FAMILY!
Our Academy continues to grow every single week, and today we were delighted to welcome three brand-new footballers to our ever-expanding Junior Tykes family.
A huge JTFC WELCOME goes to:
👏 CHESTER
👏 RORY
👏 ALBIE
We hope you all had an amazing first session and enjoyed every minute on the pitch. We can’t wait to watch your confidence grow, your friendships develop and your football journey continue with us over the coming months.
Welcome to the family! ❤️
🔥 ANOTHER HIGH-ENERGY MORNING OF COACHING
As always, COACH PAUL led our enthusiastic UNDER 4s and UNDER 5s, introducing our youngest Academy players to football through exciting games, challenges and plenty of smiles.
Meanwhile, COACH CHRIS and COACH KYLE took charge of our more advanced Academy groups, delivering another fast-paced session designed to challenge every player both technically and mentally.
From dribbling and passing to quick decision-making, movement and finishing, every activity pushed the players to become better footballers while making sure they enjoyed every second along the way.
By the end of the sessions there was one thing everyone could agree on…
The coaches had certainly earned their rest!
Those bright red faces told the story of another brilliant morning where players and coaches alike gave absolutely everything despite the soaring temperatures.
🏆 FOUNDATION ACADEMY MVPs
Another difficult choice for the coaches, but these players really stood out with their effort, attitude and determination.
Congratulations to this week’s MVPs:
⭐ OLIVER G
⭐ OAKLEY
⭐ SKYE
⭐ TOMMY N
Every one of you should be incredibly proud. Keep working hard, keep listening and, most importantly, keep enjoying every minute on the football pitch.
❤️ MORE THAN JUST A FOOTBALL CLUB… A FAMILY
Every Saturday reminds us why the Foundation Academy is so special.
It’s not just about scoring goals, winning games or collecting trophies.
It’s about building confidence in children who are finding their feet. It’s about making lifelong friendships, learning to work together, showing respect, overcoming challenges and watching young footballers grow into fantastic teammates and even better people.
Week after week, we see players arriving a little taller, a little louder and a little more confident than they were the week before. Those small moments of progress are what make every Saturday worthwhile.
A huge thank you goes to all of our incredible coaches, volunteers and parents who continue to give up their time to create such a positive environment for every child. Your support allows these young footballers to make memories that will stay with them for years to come.
As another brilliant Saturday comes to an end, we leave with tired legs, sun-kissed faces and countless smiles, already looking forward to doing it all again next weekend.
Until then, enjoy the sunshine, enjoy your families, keep practising in the garden, and remember…
Dream big. Work hard. Believe in yourself.
Because here at Junior Tykes Football Club, every football journey starts with a single kick of a ball… and who knows where that journey might lead.
Once a Tyke… Always a Tyke! ❤️⚽
